The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 30,900
 BMW 116d (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 2 inches shorter and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
168 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
BMW 116d (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft